26288 POINT LOOKOUT ROAD
LEONARDTOWN, MD 20650
301-997-1794 FAX: 301-997-1798

Designing Your Kitchen and Bath - Questionnaire

  • What do you currently like about your kitchen?

  • What do you currently wish you could change about your kitchen? What change do you expect out of this remodel?

  • What are you always thinking to yourself, “I wish I had…..”

  • Why are you changing? Because your kitchen is outdated or not useful, hurricane or termite damage, insurance purposes or looking to increase the value of your home?

  • Do you need more light?Would you like to be able to walk outside from the kitchen to access the grill?

  • Are you making changes for you or for potential resale? How long do you plan to stay in the home?

  • How much time do you have to “build” the new kitchen?

  • Has a budget been set for the new kitchen?

  • Do you have enough electrical outlets? Are they close to the appliances you need?

  • Does anyone that uses the kitchen have special needs?

  • Is the kitchen easy to clean?

  • Do you currently not use certain items because they are too far back or too hard to reach? (consider pullout shelves)

  • Do you have the items you use most frequently close to you? (plan for those to be close by again)

  • Does the layout work well for how you or the primary cook like to cook?

  • Are your spices hard to manage? (incorporate a spice organizer)

  • Are the appliances out of date or will the existing ones be reused?

  • Is the refrigerator large enough?Is the dishwasher quiet enough?

  • Is the dishwasher easy to unload (consider a drawer or riser)

  • Would it be helpful to have a second dishwasher?

  • Do you want appliances with a more updated color

  • Do you have enough counter space?

  • Do you have enough storage space?

  • Do you need space for anything other than cooking, like a small desk area or bar area?

  • Do you shop at the grocery store daily, weekly or at warehouse/bulk stores like Costco? How much will you need room to store?

  • Is your kitchen too large or too small?Is the sink large enough? Is the configuration good for you?Do you have enough shelf space?

  • Do you want to change styles completely or keep the same style?

  • If you tear out pictures from magazines of new kitchens, what do they all have in common?

  • How many people will the kitchen/eating area need to accommodate?

  • Where does the family eat meals now? Is it comfortable?

  • Do you entertain? How often? Is there enough room to entertain?

  • Do you allow guests to help cook when entertaining?